Higgins Lake Baptist Church
Kevin A. Pierpont

11-30-03

The past couple of weeks we have examined the proper treatment of widows in the church. This week we will be looking at 1 Timothy 5:17-25 and considering Paul’s instruction to Timothy concerning those who lead the church – the NKJV calls those leaders the elders – we call them pastors.

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Tomorrow is Kristi’s 9th birthday but we had a nice birthday party for her last night since we’ll be away at my grandmother Pierpont’s funeral. We had a good time and the chocolate butterfly cake was delicious.

We had a wonderful day at Higgins Lake Baptist today. The worship was good. The fellowship was sweet. The meal this afternoon was delicious. This note is a bit early because by Monday afternoon we will be on the road beginning a trip to Newark, Ohio. My grandmother Pierpont went home to be with the Lord Yesterday.

It’s bitter sweet knowing she is in heaven. I’m glad she is no longer in failing health. I’m happy her final days were peaceful. I’m thrilled she is now with Jesus. But I will miss her. She was a wonderful woman. All the things I remember about her remind me of what a Godly woman she was. Through the years she was such a hard worker and a great example of what a faithful, God honoring wife, mother and grandmother should be. O that the Lord would help keep me faithful to the end as she was.

Higgins Lake Baptist Church
Kevin A. Pierpont
11/23/03

Last week in our study of 1 Timothy 5:3-10, we examined our responsibilities as families and church members to care for older widows in the church. We learned that first of all it is the responsibility of children and grandchildren to care for older widows in the family. In a case where there isn’t family to care for a widow, then it is the church’s role to provide for widows in need who have lived faithful and Godly lives.

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I love the sound a Carolyn’s voice as she reads to the children. Kind, gentle, sweet, loving and motherly all express the way she sounds as she reads to them. The sweet motherliness in her voice is comforting and soothing. When I was away in the Marines and we were courting I used to spend hours on the phone with Carolyn. I loved to hear her voice then and I love it now. Though hundreds of miles separated us the sound of her voice made me feel as if she were right there.

What do you like about those dear to you? We allow little things to irritate us and cause hurt feelings. But when was the last time you stopped to remind yourself of all the things you truly enjoy about those you love? When was the last time you took time to enjoy those things?

You didn’t know you were going to get a homework assignment today, did you?

Higgins Lake Baptist Church
Kevin A. Pierpont
11-16-03

Last week we considered how we ought to treat one another in the church. We examined how Paul instructed Timothy in the treatment of older and younger men and women. Today we will be considering the instruction to Timothy concerning the care of a very specific group of women – widows. All through the Old and New Testaments widows are viewed as especially worthy of God’s mercy. Let’s take a look at 1 Timothy 5:3-10.

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Sometimes we wonder, here in Michigan, what the weather will be tomorrow. This is the result of our first blizzard of the season yesterday. In a few days it will all melt and we’ll be back to raking leaves. Enjoy this shot from our back yard.

Today is the 228th birthday of the Marine Corps. You’ve heard the Marine motto Semper Fi. It’s an ancient Latin term that means “always faithful.” During my time in the Marine Corps I gained deeper understanding of that saying. Marines use Semper Fi as a motto because it reflects how they feel about their country and about each other. The Semper Fi motto ought to be one a follower of Christ claims for life; always faithful in our service to God, our families and God’s church. We sin prone humans struggle with faithfulness but God’s faithfulness will last forever (Psalm 146:6). We may fail Him but He will never fail us. May your gratitude for God’s faithfulness to you spur you on in your faithfulness to Him in all you do.

Higgins Lake Baptist Church
Kevin A. Pierpont
11-9-03

In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Rick Warren makes a very simple yet profound statement. He says this; “People are not looking for a friendly church as much as they are looking for friends.” 1

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A week ago today Carolyn, the children and I and were on our way to beautiful Lake Ann Camp for the annual conference of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches. We all traveled to the Traverse City area for the conference last Monday and then little Kevin (who’s not so little any more), Taylor and I returned on Tuesday and just Kevin and I on Wednesday. It was a wonderful conference. Pastors from around the state of Michigan spoke which was a real treat. The Lord deeply challenged me through the teaching of these men.

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Higgins Lake Baptist Church
Kevin A. Pierpont
11-2-03

In our home right now Zachary is discovering that he can repeat just about anything he hears. He’s learning how to speak and form words for himself. He’s two going on three. He doesn’t come up with too much original thought but he sure repeats well.

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